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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
JUVENILE THIEVES.
A Gang of Boy Thugs Broken Up at Bos-
tom

BosToN, January ga gang of juvenile horse
thieves who have been stealing horses and sleiphs
from this neighborhood, were broken up by the
police yesterday Two If the gang have been ar
rested and another two have escaped with stolen
horses and seighs. The gang were organized
about the first OF the month, and since that time
have stolen upwards of $3.50 worth Of property.
The horses and sleighs stolen taken to stable
on Windsor street. which the thieves hired for the
purpose OF keeping stolen property until 1t was
sold. The operations Of the gang were so bola
that tho police supposed the work done by profes
SIGNALS
In several cases the lads broke into stables and
stole horses and sleighs, but generally
they drove of the horse which they
found on the streets. The police were informed q
few days ago of the boys action, and, upon making
investigation, discovered they were the parties for
whom they had been looking
George d. PEGS. II years old, one of the gang,
whose brother was recently sent 10 prison for bur
glary, was arrested late Thursday evening He at
first denied knowing anything about the horses and
sleighs, but after being locked up short time he
made full confession
The officers yesterday morning arrested another
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
BASTROP BUSINESS.
Theatrical---The New Depot--Progress of
the Town,

the Town.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BAsTRoP, January 30 The Bella Golden drama
tic troupe has just closed successful engagement
here. This indicates no especial ability on the
part of the troupe, but shows the taste and inclin
alton of our people. The presence of the COM
pany has resulted in one good, at least. We begin
to realize how badly we need a larger and better
hall The erectio of an opera house Is under dis
cussion, and promises to materialize.
Another thing we greatly need Is q bank. Our
local capitalists could easily supply the money, and
there is no question but it would be most profit
able investment; but IL is hard for them to believe
that anything beats ~ par cent. notes.
The elegant little passenger depot, Just across
from the Casino, is almost completed
The improvements in the eastern and north.
eastern part of town is most marked. Innumer-
able little homes are being erected Among the
more elegant structures now building, are the resi-
dences of Messre. Kennedy, Baetian, Parish
Weatherford and others.
number of the young folks met last evening
at the residence of Mrs Ancheron and effected the
organization of literary society.
Calvary Episcopal church ie making extensive
preparations for the annual visitation of Bishop
Gregg on the Both inst. Some of the best mu-
steal talent of the town has been secured and no
doubt the occasion will be an interesting one
Mrs Pheuffer, wife of the late Hon. George
Pheuffer accompanied by Miss Pheuffer, Ia visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. DR.. Garwood.
Mr.. Sam Hopping, of Dupre, is in town.
Mrs. II. G.. Nash. of Elgin, is q guest of her
mother, Mrs. Col Higgins
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
GALVESTON ITEMS.
Extending the Santa Fe-Views on tn
Deadlock.

Extending the Santa Fe-Views on the
Deadlock.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, January pa delegation of bust
ness men from Weatherford and Cleburne arrived
in the city, yesterday for the purpose of comforting
with the directory of the Gulf, Colorado d Santa
CIeburne to WeatherfOrd, distance of forty miles
The delegation from Weatherford comprises A, r.
Andrews, j. Y, Harcomb, w. II. Sherman and T,
ID. Lewis. Cleburne 10 represented by K. M, Heath
and Captain Sherlock. These gentlemen held a
long consultation with the chief directors of
the road to-day, ting in an explicit
arrangement for the extension OF the road TO
Weatherford within the next six months The
precise terms of the agreement are not made pub
lie as yet, but suffice to say the company 10 guar
a1teed the entire right-of-way and q handsome
pleased with the result of thei trip, and say they
are dead certain that cars will be running into
Weatherford over the Santa Fe road by August .
The senatorial question seems to absorb good
deal of attention here Nearly every one who
takes any interest In politics has his favorite can
didate among the three Names Reagan, Maxey and
Ireland While 1t is generally admitted
that Galveston's solid men are
for Maxey, there ia no Disgusting the growing
popularity of Mr.. Reagan. The Evening Tribune
has an interview with Mayor Fulton on the sena-
saying: II am a Reagan man throughout and |
regard him as the greatest man in Texas" His
honor also thinks the interstate commerce bill,
crude though 1t be- as the most important piece of
legislation of the past fifty years
Representative Gresham arrived home this morn
ing to spend Sunday He was interviewed to day
on the senatorial balloting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
COURT OF APPEALS.
List of Cases Decided at Galveston yester-
day,

List of Cases Decided at Galveston yester-
day.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, January 29.-The following cases
were affirmed:
Sylvester Cara vs.. Francisco Lopez ct AL from
Starr county.
Thoisan vs. Nicholas TERRA, from Webb
Gulf, Colorado g. Santa Ne VS.. w. B. Spann,
from Washington
c. P. Smith We. Wallis, Landes & Co., from
Washington.
A. W White vs.. Smatz, Monroe & Co., from
Washington.
Ben Kirby w. the State, from Jones.
George w Horlwell vs. the State, from Gray.
son.
The case of John H Hatch vs.. Allen g. Schwab
from Victoria was reversed aHd remanded.
In the case of Archer Allen va. the State, from
Kendall, motion to dismiss appeal was granted on
account of escape of plaintiff
Motions for rehearing were overruled in the fol.
lowing cases.
Burke & Black ct al. vs. Latimore s. Freeland
from Lamar. -
CaIdwall.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
Manning to Resign.

New YORK, January ga Washington special
to the Tribune Gays:
"The general impression is that Secretary Man
ming will resign shortly, TO accept the presidency of
the Western National bank of New York lie had
a long consultation with the president yesterday
afternoon the result of which, il is believed leaves
him free to accept the offer -
Mr. Manning, when asked as to his intentions.
said:
81 am not in position to deny or affirm these
stories. prefer to say nothing just now"
position of Mr.. Manning is just this: The com
pany is not yet organized No directors have been
elected, hence the presidency is not definitely
agreed upon He will not deny though, that he has
been approached on the subject ! have good
reason for believing that the offer will be made to-
morrow, and that Mr.. Manning will accept it,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
GEORGETOWN.
Society Events-One Boy Shoots Another
Personal


Society Events-One Boy Shoots Another
Personal.
Special Telegram to the Stateeman.
GEoRGsTowN, January 2a.-Quite a society
event occurred Thursday night, presided over by
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Mackey, al their reception
given in honor of Miss Younger Bailey, of Mis-
sissippi The patty was termed rainbow party,
and certainly for beauty, it excelled, while the
fairer ones, gaily dressed, represented we'll the
many hues of the "sign of promise Misc
Bailey, the guest of our city, was superby dressed
in heliotrope satin, She proved herself most
captivating, and among our fair ones she reiEned
the belle and queen. Singing by Misses Bailey,
Lsve Mackey and Mrs. NJ, A. Dean, and recita-
tions by Miss Annie NJ. Powell, our accomplished
elocution teacher, aud one OF her scholars, Miss
Cornie Hodges, and a splendid supper entertained
the guests until past midnight.
JUVENILE SHOOTING scRAPE.
Master Charles Pellet a young Frenchman and
message boy at the telephone office, insulted a
young darkey, young Walter Weathersby, jr.
The darkey responded by calling him liar, and
using alse another forcbe epithet Pellet went
into his honse and returned with shotgun and
shot him, burning him considerably and soaring
Pellet gave bond and wears his honors gracefully,
RUNAWAY.
Gustav Barnhardt started to take a ride yester-
day in gig. His horse took fright and ran away.
The horse was badly sprained and the vehicle
mashed oil to pieces, The boy escaped nnhurt.
PERSONAL.
Ma. W q. Pfaefils left for Brennan to-day to
visit his parents.
Mr.. N. Liler, representing the life insurance
business, is doing up our CITY,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
BLAINE,s NEPHEW.
He Talks About His Uncle and The Presi
denov

he Talks ABOUT his Uncle and The Presi-
denoy.
INV YoRK, January ss.-The Tribune sage:
zone of Blaine's nephews, r. L. Stanwood, of
Boston, is at the Fifth Avenue hotel talking about
his uncle. He said, among other things 1t was
counted to public opinion that Blaine lie not filled
with ambition of being PRESIDENT but If all conld
hear him talk as have at times they would know
his real condition of mind / was with him last
summer fer considerable time, and | recollect
his talking Sver the presidency. He said to me
that Jimmy Blacks disposition of q presidential
race stuck him as the most forcibe illustration
of Its character Judge Black turned 1t to fox
hunt Its chief point is to 70 careening over the
country leaping thefeRcss and bitches, aud going
pell.mell across the fields at head-loag pace with
the hounds in full cry and the fox ahead of them
IL is enough to stir a mans blood
to fever host but after all, when the
thing is finished it is only a fox. Mr..
Blaine said to me distinctly that in
his own preference he would much rather
see friend placed in the presidential chair and 60
back to the state department where he considers
that he left great and imoompleted work, than to
be president himself Whatever may be the drift
OF him and the outlook of the future | am tonf-
dent that he is sincere in that wish"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
A WOMAN ON FIRE.

Burned to Death at Masquerade Ball in
Kansas.
ST. Louis. January ga special from Yelling
ton, Kansas, says:
While masquerade ball was in progress at
Freeport, a small town few miles west of here,
in Harper county, last night, paper head dress
worn by Miss Cora Buelda, one of the masked,
caught fire from bracket lamp near which she
was standing. She Immediately pulled the cap
from her head and threw it upon the floor, but,
while endeavoring to trample it under foot, her
fire, and she was burned to death in the presence
of one hundred panic-stricken people,. The ladies'
present attempted to extinpuish the flames by tear
ing off her clothing, keeping the gentlemen at a
distance meanwhile, and preventing them from
rendering any assistance until 1t was too late The
young lady a resident of Ottowa, ILL.,, and was
visiting relatives in FreepOrt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
BURNETT BUDGET
Local Items--Another Discovery of Coal
--Llano News.

Local Items--Another Discovery OF Coal
--Llano News.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BURNETT, January 29.-Prof. Hall will open up
his singing class in this city again Monday night
with concert at the Baptist church.
Mr. j. A. harmon starts to Austin to-day as a
! representative of the Granite Rifles, in response
to q letter sent by Maj. Roberts for q meeting of
representatives in that city from each company
comprising the Second regiment
j. u. Hicks, son-in-law of Mr.. Mays, and one
of Burnet countys most respected citizens, living
on Morgan creek, in this county, died yester-
day.
The liabilities of j. N. Hallford, at VOLTS Cros-
sing, in this county, whose failure was reported in
yesterdays STATESMAN were $7,S6o.53, and his
assets S6,295.45.
MORE COAL.
We were shown yesterday by W. II. Blackburn,
Judge of this judicial district, samples of coal
which he had taken from land his ranch, some
two miles southeast of this city. 1t is OF the BIZ
luminous variety, and burns splendidly, he having
| thoroughly tested it time and again at his resi-
dence in this city He does not know what the
thickness of the vein is, but from the surface in
dications,. it would appear IPSiaT.,o., to be be
will on next Monday put in blast on the land to
determine the extent of the vein. Should the coal
be found to be il paying quantities there it Will be
worked at once, and its close proximity to the rail
road facilitating the handling of it, will assure big
money in some mars pocket.
| sHERIFFs SALE.
On the first Tuesday in March, Sheriff Wolf will
sell 10 6 acres out of the George Byerly survey, Il
miles north of Burnett to satisfy Judgment in favor
of officers of the district court of Travis county,
for S7207, levied on as the property of Mrs E. NJ
| Espy; also one-half interest in 574 acres of the
George Bgerly survey, to satisfy judgment of ID.
H. Slayton for Sl644 levied as the property of
| M Martin; also lot ~ in the LOgan-V ondiner adj
dion to the town of Burnet, and lot in block T. of
the Peter Kerr portion of the town, levied on as
| the property of Martin, to satisfy a INDIGNANT in
favor Of the officers of the district court of Travis
county, for $3.50.
| FROM LLANo CoUNTe.
| From a gentleman just from Llano we learn the
| following items: The grand jury was in session
nearly three weeks, and returned SO bill--4l mic
demeanors and ~ felonies. of the felonies we're
| for theft, one for assault to murder and four for
| perjury. The citizens of Llano are humping them
| selves to secure the extension of the A. & N W
railroad That weekly newspaper will soon be
started in that city. Mrs. Mcdonald living in that
city is still very low Water for stock purposes is
very scarce
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr.. w. G. Keyser and r II. ioseley, promi-
nent stock men of Loyal Valley, are in this city,
and can be found at the Burnet hotel
W H. Mahey, knight of the grip, is rustng
around in this city, and is autographed at the Bur
net hotel
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
HELD AS A HOSTAGE.
A New Way to Collect Doubtful Indebt-
edness.

HELENA, Mont, January z9-Hon. A. j. Selig-
man, a rich New York banker, who was held as a
hostage by three hundred miners at Gregory
mines. twenty-five miyes from here, was released
last night upon arranging with the miners for the
payment of their back wages. When the other
members of Seligman's party, Measrs. T.. w.
Balch and General Manager Uhilds were released
by the exasperated miners they proceeded to this
CITY, bringing with them telegram from Selig.
man to his father In New York, telling the latter
that If the company did not pay the men he would
answer for the consequences or for the protection
of property, or himself. The amount involved
was seventy five thousand dollars.
j and w. Seligman of New York, are the lar
gest stockholders. They immeniatey telegraphed
money to Helena, and A, j . Seligman was re-
leased at midnight on message sent to the men
by Gov. Hauser, guaranteeing payment Of the
money.
As soon as the miners determined upon Selling
Seligman, they appointed committee and de.
tailed guards to close every saloon In the camp,
Seligman was treated with the utmost respect and
courtesy. He was paroled and allowed the free
dom of the camp on mis- word of honor that he
would not leave, and that payment would be made,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
ROUGH ON RATS.
A Cleveland Woman Appears in the
Poisoning Act.

murdered her three children and then committed
suicide the newspapers published long accounts
of the crime. A Bohemian sheet here published
interview with surviving children. Frank Roth,
Bohemian, living at No. 10 Amos street, read a
part of it to his wife and two children. He is a
we'll to do mechanic and lived happily. His wife
listened to the account of the Cabelsk murder and
then babe her husband read it. He went over it a
third time and then she took the paper to the
neighbors and had it read twice more. Thursday
she cent her mother for yeast, and took heavy
dose of Rough on Rats and forced a dose of the
poison down the throat of her babe. When her
old mother returned she alarmed the neighbor-
hood. The doctors were called, but they came too
babe expired soon after The doctors kept the
affair to themselves, and the police did not learn of
il until TODAY
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
New RAILWAY.

TOPEKA, Kan, January 20 "A charter was issued
yesterday 10 the Emporia, Winfield d Fort Scott
Railroad company, which win be built from point
in Lyon county, through Lyon, Chase, Greenwood,
s,atn ,ha % 10 me sou.n ne u ,e
state of Arkansas to the city of Fort Smith ,Arkan
sas. The length of the road will be 375 miles and
the capital stock 2J.nOO0OO
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
The Stockmen.

CHICAGO, January 29.-Twenty- three commits
sion firms at the stock yards here have refused to
ioin the national and local livestock exchanges,
and are about to start a rival exchange. They
have decided to issue circular to stockmen call
loo attention TO the action of the national ex-
change in increasing prices of commission, boy.
cotting outsiders, asking railroads to revoke
masses. and calling in solicitors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
The Cattle Disease.

SPRINGFIELD Ill, January 29.-The answer of
the stock committee was deli'e to the speaker
Of the legislature to-day in reply to the bill passed
by the house last week, requiring information as
to pleurO pneumonia. The answer afirms that
300 more cattle that have been exposed to disease
will be quarantined in addition TO the 900 already
quarantined. This will be followed by an APP
praisement. Diseased aad exposed cattle will be
slanGhtered
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
In Wast virrinia.

CHARLESTON. W. Va. January Z9.--The legisla-
tu-e in joint assembly to day cast its fifth ballot
for United States senator Vote: Camden, 81;
Wiley 81; Burdette (grsenbacker), O.; Judge John
son, a; John BranDan, 3; u. Hammon, q Gov.
Wilson, II. G. Nuns and L. S. Newman, each
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03

of the gang named Winston A. Wilson. aged IS
years. Ed. F. Carl, @ years old, leader of the
gang, and James Sullivan, Ia years, learned in
some way of the arrest of their companions and
left the city, taking with them the horses and
sleighe stolen by the gang. II is supposed they
have gone to Canada TO dispose of the nropertv
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
Rnllnting I'M Indiana.

INDrANAPoLIs, January 20. Legislature met in
Joint convention at noon and took one ballot.
There were large number of pairs, and but sew
enty members we're present. A ballot resulted:
Turpie. "a; Allen, 3. The republicans refrained
from voting
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
nhe Colored strikars.

FoRr MOUND, v " January pa large party
of roloied men, armed with sticks and stones
raided the pier at Newport News at O'Clock this
mo ming, and drove of the men loading Old
Dominion etea mers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
WASHINGTON NOTES.
NOT INSANE.

WASHINGTON, January 29.71he jury in the En-
mons lunacy trial rendered verdict that Mrs. EN-.
mons is capable of managing her affairs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-03
EXPOSURE CAUSES

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monia, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Lumba-
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and drnpgists Beware Of limitations under similar
sounding names, such as "Capricnm'' "Capecin"
or "Capsicine." Ask for Bensons and take no
others. Examine carefully when you buy. All
New York.
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Peter Thellusson,s WIN.
Nom lie london Times.


Toward the end of the last century Mr..
Peter Thellusson, a London merchant, made
an extraordinary will, directing the income
Of his property to be accumulated during
the lives Of all his children, grandchildren
and grcat-grandchildIcn who we're living at
the time OF his death. His object was TO
benefit very largely three future descendants
who might be living 90 the death of the sur
vivor Of all these, and SO to found "a very
wealthy family. He meant TO convert his
10000 in course Of time into something
like G23, 10000 The result OF these trusts
being upheld by the courts was to create
mania FOR accommodations On6 man gave
instructions for n will which should postpone
all enjoyment OF his property until the death
of the last survivor Of all the members of
the peerage living at his death. To prevent
the repetition OF these absurdities Thellus-
sons act was passed, which in eject forblds
the accumulation of income for q longer
period than the settlers life, or twenty-onc
wears from his death, or the minority OF any
person living mt his death. or Of any person
who would under The settlement be otherwise
entitled 10 the income, etc. Even 80, how
ever, the beneficial enjoyment Of property
may DO postponed TOR ~ very long time.
Impressed with the inexpedicncy OF this,
Mr. coseug ilnuly member Of Parliament
for North Norfolk, sugBcsis that the reatric-
ton should be extended stu further. In hi8
bill, which has been read o second time ia
the House OF Commons, h0 proposes 30 pro
hiblt every ono from hereafter settling Prop
erty Ia such q manner That the income y ~
b. wholly ar partially accumulated ior
longer term than ila minority or napegiYe
Hiuorlils Only 0i lhe lsi ~ ~ lrrfsis Fi.N
uuhof fhH trusts ~ Nlf sfllfWNui nOii'd no,
Il "a llli Gge, gpDNcl N lQeeifq tle ineQas.